Batter up! What sport can bring Americans together better than baseball? Not one. Not a single danged one. Just close your eyes and picture yourself in the top-tier seats in a baseball park in the middle of June. A raspy voice announcing players’ names over a crackling loudspeaker. The crack of a bat. The flash of ...
What creature in the animal kingdom has more mystique than a horse? None, that’s what. Horses have commanded our daydreams since we were little children. They gallop across fields, they race on oval tracks, they seat urban police workers who don’t like to drive. Equally as mysterious are the people who love ...
Let’s hear it for physical fitness! There’s nothing like constant exercise and strenuous body movement to keep our human machines in healthy, working order. Sacrificing one’s body, testing one’s endurance, and general panting is a terrific way to extend one’s lifetime. Or would be, if we didn't get winded just ...
Teenagers can be especially difficult individuals to shop for. It’s not always possible for terminally unhip adults to know exactly what kind of gifts teenagers really want, or which items will be the most successful in our attempts to buy their love. Technology can save the day. Teenagers are the ultimate ...
We all have those friends who buy what they want as soon as it pops in their head. They are the hardest to shop for because if they want something, they already own it. When you are looking for gifts for someone who has everything, you need to think outside of the box for something they wouldn’t think about buying ...
Take a look inside your kid’s bedroom or activity chest. What do you see? Gadgets, dolls, action figures, game screens, gizmos, toy cars, or if you’re really not very clear on this whole parenting thing, poker chips and a blowtorch. Sure, they’re fun. But toys get old quickly. More importantly, what are your kids ...
The great outdoors is a wonderful place to spend time. It's a refreshing change from dust-filled rooms, charmless office space, supply closets, or jail. There are plenty of great things to do outdoors: hiking, rock climbing, fishing, camping, bungee jumping — things that give us muscle fatigue when we picture ...
Birthday party or Christmas coming up & you've got more than just adults to shop for? If you feel like you're in way over your head, I don't blame you. I don't want to sound like a grump, but I will say this: shopping for kids has gotten really tricky. The days of simply buying a Barbie doll or a toy car ...
I have been subscribing to the Nomadik Outdoor Gear Box for about 8 months now and I continue to enjoy it each time I open it up. It is the perfect gift for the outdoorsy person; hikers, climbers, campers, and more. Normally when I do a review of a product, I ensure I try each item, but this month’s theme was “Fix ...
If you know a pet lover or have a furry friend of your own, you understand how easy it is to spoil our four-legged friends. It’s only natural to pamper your pooch or cat, which is why we’ve compiled a list of 20 unique gifts for pets and animal enthusiasts. Whether you have a pet of your own or admire from afar, ...
If I had a dollar for every meal I burned, I would be able to afford a full-time chef to cook for me in bed. I am so bad that everyone I know asks me to bring a bag of ice to potlucks. Although this probably saves me a ton of money, it would be nice to be able to eat something at home without the fear of getting sick ...
Whether there’s a semi-professional pastry chef or a total culinary newbie on your holiday list this year, get them a unique gift to set them apart in the kitchen. From fun global food subscriptions for foodies to once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences to personalized essential kitchen tools, show the chefs in your ...
Chanda Fuller